Japanese

ていたく
Meaning: mansion; residence; palatial home
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

邸
宅

Example sentences

He has a vast mansion in the suburbs.
その侯爵は、豪華な邸宅で多くの客人を迎えた。
The marquis welcomed many guests at his luxurious mansion.
彼は豪奢な邸宅で暮らしている。
He lives in a sumptuous mansion.
その富豪の邸宅はまさに光禄池台と言うにふさわしい。
The millionaire's residence is truly worthy of being called a grand mansion.
乱臣たちの邸宅は、まさに荊棘叢裏といえるほど荒れ果て、不穏な空気が漂っていた。
The mansions of the rebels were so dilapidated that they could be called 'Keikyokusouri,' and an unsettling atmosphere hung in the air.
かの富豪は広廈万間の邸宅に住んでいるという。
That wealthy man is said to live in a vast mansion with ten thousand rooms.

Usage Notes

Refers to a grand, impressive, and usually large house. More formal than just 'house' (家).

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